Here is a press release from the Surfrider Foundation

MEDIA RELEASE

Newport Beach Surfrider presents… “Music, Art & a Surf Movie”; an awareness event for the “Save Trestles: No Toll Roads through State Parks” campaign.

The event will be held Saturday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at eVocal in Costa Mesa.  It will feature the movie “Shack Therapy”, musical performances by Tim Myers, Ray Jordan, and Lani Trock, and artwork by Jessie Miller and Nathan Paul Gibbs. All ages are welcome.

For more information contact Katie Dahlgren @ (949) 872-1312 or Raeanne Murphy @ (714) 608-7104

Newport Beach, CA, May 23, 2007 – for immediate release--- The Surfrider Newport Beach chapter is hosting an “all ages” event at local venue, eVocal, to spread the message that a Toll Road through a State Park is not the solution to traffic problems in laceName>OrangelaceName> laceType>CountylaceType>. The event will kick-off with performances by talented musicians Ray Jordan and Lani Trock, followed by the Newport Beach premiere of Shack Therapy, a surf film featuring exotic locations and today's most progressive surfing. The grand finale will be a performance by the amazing Tim Myers and his band. There will also be an exhibition by local artist Jessie Miller, featuring artwork dedicated to the “Save Trestles” campaign.

Shack Therapy, a Teton Gravity Research production, is a state of the art surf film documenting the surfing and lifestyles of the world's top surfers. The film features world famous surf breaks, from Jaws to J-Bay, as well as new discoveries in Micronesia, West Oz and Norway's laceName>LofotenlaceName>l laceType>IslandslaceType>. Featuring: Andy Irons, Jamie O'Brien, Pancho Sullivan, Ian Walsh, Shane Dorian, and more.

California-born singer-songwriter, Tim Myers, has combined his passion for music with his political beliefs to create music in the style of John Lennon and Bob Dylan. His music has been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, and in the film Downward Spiral.  He has co-written songs for such artists as Gwen Stefani and Natalie Imbroglia. Local musician, Ray Jordan, has been described as “the soul version of Jack Johnson”. His song, Mediocre Poker was featured on the MTV show Maui Fever. Lani Trock, originally from Hawaii, has a music style that is an acoustic blend of the blues and surf rock.  Her recent song Healthy Obsession is described as “a simplistic sound, with its own zest.”  Artist Jessie Miller grew up in Costa Mesa where he developed his eclectic, 70’s surf style. He is a mixed medium master, an amazing painter as well as a craftsman. Nathan Paul Gibbs’ artwork revolves around an ocean-nurtured lifestyle. The “found object” sculptures he creates, reinvents the energy of ocean waves, and the way they move, form and break. Nathan is also known for his exceptional support of water related charities.

eVocal is a creative arts lifestyle brand supporting all forms of expression, such as original music, art, apparel, jewelry, accessories and home furnishings created by independent artists.  The eVocal boutique / gallery / event space is located at 814 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, between Placentia and Monrovia streets, and their phone number is (949) 642-4548.

All ages are welcome. Cover charge for the event is $5 general admission, $3 with student ID or Surfrider membership card. Snacks and beverages will be available.

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.

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Tim Myers,

Ray Jordan,

Lani Trock,

Since I am an eVocal local, I will be donating a couple of pieces to this great cause. I hope to see you there for a night of good music, a killer video and excellent art for auction and purchase.